1977
ABOUT US
Since our inception in 1977, Polanie's focus has remained steadfast on the development of our dancers, their Polish community, and the proud pursuit of dance excellence in Canada.
NOW
OUR MISSION
Presenting the rich heritage and artistic traditions of Polish folk dances. High standards of technical merit enrich the development of our dancers, and showcase our community with dynamic Polish dance forms.
Polanie Dancers
Back Row: Kazimierz Dudzik-Ducut, Tomasz Jędrych, Nicholas Pieczara, Adam Małyszko, Jan Małyszko, Aiden Bogusławski, Bartłomiej Kamoń, Krystian Wiśniewski, Victor Szafraniec, Mateusz Łabinowicz
Front Row: Catherine Władyka, Kayah Malewski, Julia Irena Gawor, Victoria Gawor, Krystyna Denys, Gabriela Olejnik, Sophia Pieczara, Sophie Partyka, Aleksandra Dobrzelecka, Katarzyna Swacha, Isabela Ferdyn
Board of Directors
Back Row: Aleksandra Dobrzelecka, Kasia Gawor, Kayah Malewski, Gosia Dudzik-Ducut
Front Row: Arthur Bogusławski, Tomasz Jędrych, Victor Szafraniec
Artistic Director
High standards of technical merit and the artistic direction that enriches the development of our dancers is brought to Polanie by the incredibly talented, Jesse Wilms.
Previous Artistic Directors
Joanna Miedzwiecka (2020 - 2021) • Patryk Jabłoński (2019 - 2020) • Ewa Bielecka (2018 - 2019) • Jesse Wilms (2015 - 2017) • Bartosz Kornacki (2015 - 2016) • Majka Kowalczyk (2014 - 2015) • Sandro Barbosa (2010 - 2014) • Ewa Piórko (2009 - 2010) • Patti Czerski (2005 - 2009) • Maya Skalińska (1997 - 2004, 2009) • Marek Skaliński (1985 - 1997) • Sr. Alojza (Krystyna Cichowicz) (1977 - 1985)
